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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Resources and training to learn English.
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
You can apply for a Short-term study visa to study English language in the…
You must be 16 or older to apply. You must prove that: you’ve been…
Your English language course must be with an ‘accredited institution’.…
When you apply you must provide: a current passport (with a blank page for…
You must apply online before you come to the UK. The earliest you can…
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to
Learn to drive a car in the UK - get a provisional licence, take driving lessons, prepare for your theory test, book your practical test
Historic England is the government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment, championing historic places and helping people to understand, value and care for them.
Find and apply for a college or university course - full time, part time, post graduate, UCAS, Unistats, National Careers Service, Open University, CUKAS
Guidance for providing ESOL and training for other skills.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
English Institute of Sport works with the UK Sport .
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Care to Learn helps pay for childcare while you're studying - how to apply, money you get, courses that qualify, eligibility
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. The British Council does this through its...
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Information for local authorities on training and standardisation for moderators of key stages 2 (KS2) English writing.
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
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